Ryo Ota hits a leadoff hit and hit that expands the opportunity, recording RBI in two consecutive games | Pacific League

◇ Chiba Lotte vs. Orix 18th round (11th, Zozo Marine Stadium)

Orix In the first inning of the game, a Ryo Ota Ota, who started the game in the 6th position (doble), hit a timely in the first inning.

Ota, who started the game at No. 6 second baseman, was batting second with one out in the fourth inning when he hit cutter, the sixth pitch thrown by the opposing starter, Boss pitcher, off the bat of full count. The ball went over the head of center fielder and brought the first run for the team.

In the top of the 6th inning, with no outs and runners on 1st and 2nd, he hit another hit to extend the opportunity. He also scored the team’s winning run in the top of the 6th inning with an unearned run. Ota has now reached the RBI mark in two consecutive games.

Comment from Ota
I wanted to connect to the back in a good way, but the wind pushed me well, so I think I went over (outfield ‘s head). It was thanks to Nishino’s (Masahiro) nice run!

Text by Rioko Niwa

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